ID POINTERS
Mistle Thrush sized, with a large crest Orange-red head and breast and black-and-white wings unlike any other species Crest raised when excited, in flight (on occasion), and immediately after bird lands Flight is erratic, bounding, and almost butterfly-like Bill long, slightly downcurved Spends a lot of time on ground, shuffling along after prey Hoopoes have particularly strong head muscles, which allow them to open their bill while they’re probing into the earth – this adaptation is particularly valuable given they live in fairly dry areas